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Basic guide Qui ck t ask i ndex T able of Contents 1. Basic photography/frequently- used options 2. Other shooting options 3. Flash shooting 4. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Playback options 6. Sending and receiving images 7. Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8.
2 EN ■ This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chie fl y directed to users in North America. Information for Y our Safety IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read and understand all instructions before using.
3 EN Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
4 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Charging the battery . Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 Charging in progress Lights orange Charging complete Lights blue Off Charging error Blinks orange (Ch.
5 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Loading the card. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P . 99) # Cautions T urn off the camera before loading or removing the card.
6 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 1 2 1 2 2 Attach a lens to the camera. # Cautions Make sure the camera is turned off. Do not press the lens release button.
7 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Attaching the fl ash unit 1 Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the camera. Slide the fl ash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place.
8 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor fi lter .
9 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.
10 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Camera 1 2 3 4 5 0 9 8 7 6 3 d a b c e f 1 Shutter button ...............P . 13, 14, 36, 92 2 ON/OFF button ................................P . 8 3 Strap eyelet.......................................P . 3 4 Lens attachment mark .
11 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide 1 2 8 7 4 6 5 3 9 F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P . 40) I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P . 59) / U button (P . 63, 64) G (Down) / j Y (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P . 49) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P .
12 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Choosing a Shooting Mode Choose from a variety of shooting modes. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. 1 Press the MENU button to display the top menu.
13 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide Shutter button R button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie.
14 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Frame the shot. Be sure your fi ngers, the strap, or other objects do not obstruct the lens. • Horizontal grip V ertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted.
15 EN Basic operations Basic guide Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the fi rst position.
16 EN Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. q button Control dial Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame • 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Still image 2011.
17 EN Basic operations Basic guide V olume V olume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press Q to display the playback menu. Use FG to highlight [Erase] and press Q , then highlight [Y es] and press Q to delete the picture.
18 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Select ART as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P . 12) Pop Art ART 1 Exit Set 1 Q L N 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 250 250 F5.6 0.0 0.0 ISO 400 HD Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor .
19 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Select SCN as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P . 12) SCN 1 Portrait Exit Set Q L N 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 250 250 F5.6 ISO 400 HD Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor .
20 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO ( A ) mode. While iAUT O is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques.
21 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Select A as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P . 12) 2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. Change Color Saturation Cancel Guide item 3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.
22 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P , A , S , M , and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of dif ferent settings in the monitor . A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in other modes (P .
23 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 After pressing the MENU button to display the top menu, select [SETUP] and press Q . Menus D 2 1 Shooting Menu 1 j 4:3 Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode Image As.
24 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Shooting 250 250 F5.6 ISO 400 L N 1 IS IS 4:3 S-AF S-AF AEL FP RC BKT + 2.0 + 2.0 P +7 +7 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 45 mm 45 mm -3 -3 j R R + 2.0 + 2.0 HD u v w x y z t s 1 e f g h i j k d c 3 2 5 4 678 0 9 p ro n m ql b a 1 Card write indicator .
25 EN Information displayed in the monitor Basic guide Playback 2011.05.01 12:30 15 100-0015 ×10 ×10 4 : 3 L N 3D 3D SD c 7 8 2 13 4 5 6 9 0 a b Simpli fi ed display F5.6 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 G+4 G+4 A+4 A+4 Adobe Adobe Natural Natural ISO 400 ISO 400 250 250 +2.
26 EN Quick task index Shooting g T aking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO ( A ) 12 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter ( ART )1 8 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 48 Quickly.
27 EN Quick task index Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct. 85 T aking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark Gradation (Picture Mode) 45 His.
28 EN T able of Contents Basic guide 4 Preparations for shooting ........... 4 Charging and inserting the battery ..................................... 4 Inserting and removing cards ..... 5 Attaching a lens to the camera ... 6 Attaching the fl ash unit .
29 EN T able of Contents Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows ............ 40 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) .................................... 41 Exposure lock (AE lock) ............ 41 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) .
30 EN T able of Contents T able of Contents Canceling all protections ........... 65 All-frame erase ........................... 65 Rotate .......................................... 65 Slideshow .................................... 66 Editing still images .
31 EN T able of Contents Using the super control panel ... 91 Recording movies with the shutter button ............................. 92 T aking a photograph when recording ends....................... 92 Wireless remote control fl ash photography ....
32 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 1 The INFO button can be used to choose the information and type of controls displayed during shooting. Switching the information display Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.
33 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback. Overall display (P . 25) Simpli fi ed display (P . 25) Image only * INFO INFO INFO INFO 2011.
34 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balance T o view the one-touch white balance dialog, press the INFO button in the one-touch white balance menu (P .
35 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. Reset: Restore default settings. Myset: Restore preselected settings for P , A , S , or M mode. The shooting mode does not change.
36 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). 1 Display the live control (P . 22) and select the AF mode item using FG . 2 Select an option with HI and press Q . The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.
37 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. 1 Press the P button ( H ) to display the AF target. 2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF target.
38 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Y ou can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target.
39 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Face priority AF/pupil detection AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP . T aking pictures using face priority 1 Display the live control (P . 22) and select the face priority item using FG .
40 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Press the F button ( F ) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter , negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker .
41 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the live control (P . 22) and select the metering item using FG . 2 Select an option with HI and press Q .
42 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) Y ou can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magni fi cation. 1 Display the live control (P .
43 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white.
44 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 % Tips Removing warm colors from pictures taken using auto white balance under incandescent lighting. [ W Keep W arm Color]: Selecting [ n ] for white balance only when the fl ash is used. [ # +WB]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P .
45 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately . 1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W (P .
46 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 3 Press I to display settings for the selected option. h i- aJ K Contrast Distinction between light and dark DDDD Sharpness Sharpness of the image DDDD Saturation Vividness of the color DD k D Gradation Adjust tone (gradation).
47 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. Choosing a record mode 1 Display the live control (P .
48 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Record modes (mo vies) Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application Full HD Fine 1920×1080 59.94i *2 AV C H D *1 For viewing on A VCHD devices. Full HD Normal 1920×1080 59.94i *2 HD Fine 1280×720 59.
49 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 % Tips The default value and upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO-Auto Set]. The options available for ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO Step]. Auto sensitivity can be enabled in M mode using [ISO-Auto].
50 EN Other shooting options 2 2 “Point-and-shoot” photography ( P program mode) In mode P , the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. 1 Select P as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P .
51 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing aperture ( A aperture-priority mode) In mode A , you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. 1 Select A as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P .
52 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing shutter speed ( S shutter-priority mode) In mode S , you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. 1 Select S as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P .
53 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing aperture and shutter speed ( M manual mode) In mode M , you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. Select a shutter speed of [BULB] for long exposures. 1 Select M as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P .
54 EN Other shooting options 2 T aking Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]” (P . 73) T aking pictures for a panorama 1 Select SCN as the shooting mode.
55 EN Other shooting options 2 3D Photography T ake 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display . The camera monitor can not be used to view images in 3D. 1 Select SCN as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P .
56 EN Other shooting options 2 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality . 1 Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P .
57 EN Other shooting options 2 V arying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) “Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. Bracketing is available in P , A , S , and M modes.
58 EN Other shooting options 2 FL BKT (FL bracketing) The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modi fi cation on the fi rst shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third).
59 EN Flash shooting 3 3 The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a fl ash ( fl ash photography) 1 Attach the fl ash unit and raise the fl ash head. g “Attaching the fl ash unit” (P .
60 EN Flash shooting 3 Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right. 1 Display the live control (P .
61 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 4 Use the R button to record High De fi nition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M . Changing the settings for movie recording Adding effects to a movie 1 Select n as the shooting mode.
62 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) 1 Display the live control (P . 22) and select the Movie R item using FG .
63 EN Playback options 5 5 Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N 2011.05.01 12:30 15 100-0015 4 : 3 L N 250 250 F5.
64 EN Playback options 5 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Single-frame playback 2011.5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2.
65 EN Playback options 5 Selecting images Select multiple pictures for protection or deletion. Press the R button to select the current picture. Selected pictures are marked with v . T o remove v and deselect the picture, press the R button again. Multiple pictures can be selected in index playback.
66 EN Playback options 5 Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another . 1 Press Q during playback and select the slideshow option. JPEG m R < Rotate JPEG Edit Back Set 2 Adjust settings. Start Start the slideshow . Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture.
67 EN Playback options 5 Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. 1 Display the image to be edited and press Q . [RA W Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RA W image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG image.
68 EN Playback options 5 Image overlay Up to 3 frames of RA W images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RA W] is selected, the copy will be saved in [ Y N+RA W] format.
69 EN Playback options 5 Viewing camera images on TV Use the A V cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV . Y ou can playback high-de fi nition images on a high-de fi nition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI cable.
70 EN Playback options 5 1 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI cable. 2 T urn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”. 3 T urn on the camera. # Cautions For details on changing the input source of the TV , refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
71 EN Sending and receiving images 6 6 The optional OL YMPUS PENP AL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OL YMPUS PENP AL. Visit the OL YMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices.
72 EN Sending and receiving images 6 Editing the address book The OL YMPUS PENP AL can store host information. Y ou can assign names to hosts or delete host information. 1 Select [OL YMPUS PENP AL Share] in the A tab of the accessory port menu (P . 90).
73 EN Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 7 7 Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OL YMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.
74 EN Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 7 OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor Pentium 4 1.
75 EN Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 7 Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help. Y ou can make user registration via “Registration” in OL YMPUS Viewer 2 “Help”. # Cautions A VCHD movie fi le format is not supported.
76 EN Printing pictures 8 8 Print reservation (DPOF*) Y ou can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. Y ou can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer .
77 EN Printing pictures 8 Removing all or selected pictures from the print order Y ou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 Press Q during playback and select [ < ]. 2 Select [ < ] and press Q . T o remove all pictures from the print order , select [Reset] and press Q .
78 EN Printing pictures 8 Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. 1 Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. 2 Press I . The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed.
79 EN Printing pictures 8 Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away . More Single Print Print Select 2011.
80 EN Camera setup 9 9 Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P . 23). X j ±0 k ±0 W 2 1 --.--.-- --:-- Setup Menu English 5sec c / # Menu Display Firmware Rec View Back Set Option Description g X (Date/time setting) Set the camera clock.
81 EN Customizing camera settings 10 10 Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings.
82 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Focus Ring Y ou can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. ) Near Near ) — MF Assist Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode.
83 EN Customizing camera settings 10 T Release/ j MENU c T Option Description g Rls Priority S If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately for S-AF (P . 36) and C-AF (P . 36) modes.
84 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Backlit LCD If no operations are performed for the selected period, the backlight will dim to save battery power . The backlight will not dim if [Hold] is selected. — Sleep The camera will enter sleep (energy saving) mode if no operations are performed for the selected period.
85 EN Customizing camera settings 10 W # Custom MENU c W Option Description g # X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res. 104 # Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a fl ash is used.
86 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g K Set The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression rate. The camera of fers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination.
87 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Edit Filename Choose how image fi les are named by editing the portion of the fi lename highlighted below in gray . sRGB: Pmdd0000.jpg Pmdd AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg mdd — Priority Set Choose the default selection ([Y es] or [No]) for con fi rmation dialogs.
88 EN Customizing camera settings 10 b K Utility MENU c b Option Description g Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. 98 Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.
89 EN Customizing camera settings 10 R Function MENU c S [Button Function] [ R Function] The following functions can be assigned to the R button. AEL/AFL Press the R button to lock focus and exposure.
90 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Accessory port menu options A OL YMPUS PENP AL Share MENU # A Option Description g Please W ait Receive images and add hosts to the address book. 71 Address Book [Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the address book.
91 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Using the super control panel The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below , which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each. T o use the super control panel, select [On] for [ K Control Settings] > [SCP] (P .
92 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Recording movies with the shutter button Movies are usually recorded using the R button, but the shutter button can be used if other functions have been assigned to the R button. 1 Select n as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P .
93 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Wireless remote control fl ash photography External fl ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless fl ash photography . The camera can independently control up to 3 groups consisting of the supplied fl ash unit and/or remote fl ash units.
94 EN Information 11 11 Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged Charge the battery with the charger . The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold Battery performance drops at low temperatures.
95 EN Information 11 Noise reduction is activated When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed.
96 EN Information 11 Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action No Card The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. Card Error There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again.
97 EN Information 11 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action m The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting. T urn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. Internal camera temperature is too high.
98 EN Information 11 Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera T urn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty , soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
99 EN Information 11 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P . 81) tab b . 2 Press I , then press Q . The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping is fi nished, the menu is restored. # Cautions If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.
100 EN Information 11 Battery and charger Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery . Use only genuine OL YMPUS rechargeable batteries. Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5.
101 EN Information 11 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL lens speci fi cations Names of par ts 1 Filter mount thread 2 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only) 3 Focus ring 4 Mount index 5 Electrical contacts 6 Front cap 7 Rear cap If the hood is attached to a lens with a decorative ring, rotate the ring to the left.
102 EN Information 11 Principal Accessories Mount adapter Mount adapter allows the camera to be used with lenses that do not conform to the Micro Four Thirds System standard. F our Thir ds lens adapter (MMF–2) The camera requires MMF-2 Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds lenses.
103 EN Information 11 Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway , the display will blink on the monitor . Shooting mode W arning display example (blinking) Status Action P 60" 60" F2.
104 EN Information 11 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode Super control panel Flash Mode Flash timing Conditions for fi ring the fl ash Shutter speed limit P / A # AUTO Auto fl ash 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit * conditions 1/30 sec.
105 EN Information 11 Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of synchronization timing *1 Fixed timing when fl ash fi res *2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/160 1/60 A S The set shutter speed ― M *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/160 [ # X-Sync.
106 EN Information 11 Record mode and fi le size/number of storable still pictures The fi le size in the table is approximate for fi les with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (Pixel Count) Compression File format File size (MB) Number of storable still picture *1 RAW 4032×3024 Loss-less compression ORF Approx.
107 EN Information 11 Menu directory *1: Can be added to [Myset]. *2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset]. *3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset].
108 EN Information 11 d Setup Menu T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g d X ― 9 W * ― 80 i j ±0, k ±0 DD 80 Rec View 5 sec DDD 80 c / # Menu Display c Menu Display Off D 80 # Menu Display Off Firmware ― 80 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.
109 EN Information 11 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c U Disp/ 8 /PC HDMI HDMI Out 1080i D 83 HDMI Control Off D Video Out* ― G /Info Settings q Info Image Only , Overall DDD L V -Info Image Only .
11 0 EN Information 11 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c Shading Comp. Off DDD 85 K Set — DDD 86 Pixel Count X iddle 2560×1920 DDD W mall 1280×960 Y Record/Erase Quick Erase Off DDD 86 RA W+JPEG Erase RAW+JPEG DDD File Name Auto D Edit Filename Of f D 87 Priority Set No DD dpi Setting Auto D Copyright Settings Copyright Info.
111 EN Information 11 Speci fi cations Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm fi lm camera Approx.
11 2 EN Information 11 Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer Sequential shooting Approx. 4 frames/sec. ( T , o : IS1), Approx.
11 3 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SER VICE PERSONNEL.
11 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes or those of another child. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
11 5 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. This camera uses a lithium ion battery speci fi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery . For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using it.
11 6 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 Lens Do not immerse in water or splash with water . Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. Do not touch the lens surface directly . Do not touch the contact points directly .
11 7 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-PM1 Trade Name : OL YMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P .
11 8 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED W ARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OL YMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENT A TIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODU.
11 9 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 3 A detailed description of the problem. 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or fi les on disk) if available and related to the problem. When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you postage prepaid.
120 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 (d) Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re, earthquake, fl ood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
121 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE A VC P A TENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER T O (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE A VC ST.
122 EN System chart *1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter . For details, refer to the Olympus of fi cial website. Also, please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. *2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus of fi cial website.
123 EN : E-PM1 compatible products Lens OM System Lenses MF-2 *1 OM Adapter 2 For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 14-42mm f3.
124 EN Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 ........................... 107 X Shooting Menu 2 ........................... 107 q Playback Menu ............................ 107 d Setup Menu .............................. 80, 108 c Custom Menu ...............
125 EN B B&W Filter ........................................... 46 Backlit LCD .................................... 84, 89 Battery ....................................... 4, 8, 100 BGM .................................................... 66 Black & White .
126 EN I iAUTO shooting A ............. 12, 13, 20 i-Enhance h ....................................... 45 Image Aspect ....................................... 48 Image Overlay ..................................... 68 Image size .......................
127 EN R RA W .................................................... 47 RA W Data Edit .................................... 67 RA W K .............................................. 89 RA W+JPEG Erase .............................. 86 Rec View ..........
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An important point after buying a device Olympus E-PM (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Olympus E-PM yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Olympus E-PM - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Olympus E-PM you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Olympus E-PM will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Olympus E-PM, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Olympus E-PM.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Olympus E-PM. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Olympus E-PM along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
